Organism
Aquifex aeolicus (strain VF5)
Function
Thiol-specific peroxidase that catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides to water and alcohols, respectively. Plays a role in cell protection against oxidative stress by detoxifying peroxides.
Similarity
Belongs to the peroxiredoxin family. Prx6 subfamily.
Sequence
MEVVSLPRLGEPAPAFEAQTTFGPVKFPDDFKGQWVVLFSHPADFTPVCTTEFVAFAKNYEEFKKRNVQLIGLSVDSNFSHIAWVMNIKEKFGIEIPFPIIADHNMEVAKKYGMIHPAQSTTFTVRALFVIDDKGILRAMIYYPLTTGRNIREVIRLVDALQTADREGVATPADWVPEPQTWEFTEENTKVIVPPPTTYEDAVKRLQEGYECADWYICKKKV